Clinical profile of transfusion-dependent thalassemia major children with reference to serum ferritin and liver function: A prospective observational study

Background: Thalassemia major is a genetic disorder characterized by severe anemia and the need for lifelong blood transfusions. Aims and Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the clinical profile of transfusion-dependent thalassemia major children with reference to serum ferritin...

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Main Authors:	Chiluka Sudhakar, Blessy Prabhu Priyanka S, Shanmuga Sundaram M, Rajashekar K
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Manipal College of Medical Sciences, Pokhara 2023-11-01
Series:	Asian Journal of Medical Sciences
Subjects:	serum ferritin; liver function; growth pattern; iron overload; blood transfusions; pediatric population
Online Access:	https://www.nepjol.info/index.php/AJMS/article/view/56668

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